Experience
The National Academy of Sciences, Division on Earth & Life Studies
August 2009-present
Digital Communications Specialist
Duties:
- Creates independent websites in WordPress
- Guides social media strategy for the Division on Earth & Life Studies
- Designs and manages marketing emails (for lists of about 22,000 total subscribers)
- Manages workflow for digital products
- Delivers monthly metrics reports
- Performs UX testing and analysis
- Serves as strategic lead for a team behind the Division on Earth & Life Studies’ website (with about 8,700 pages and 120,800 visitors in 2016)
The Coil Project
March 2014-present
Digital Communications Manager
Duties:
- Develops visual identity materials related to The Coil Project, including logos, publicity posters, and website graphics
- Designed, built, and maintains the Coil Project website, including the ongoing blog on current projects
WJLA.com / ABC 7 News
June 2008-July 2009
Web Content Producer
Duties:
- Wrote news articles for WJLA.com and enhanced articles with multimedia content
- Captured and posted video from Good Morning, Washington and ABC7 News at Noon
- Streamed breaking news online
Wisconsin School of Business
October 2007-June 2008
Digital Video Specialist
Duties:
- Shot and edited video of lectures for online posting and DVD distribution
- Shot and edited short video promotions for the School of Business
University of Wisconsin, Madison: Afro-American Studies Department
March 2007-June 2008
Student Services Co-ordinator
Duties:
- Assisted undergraduate and graduate students with every aspect of their academic careers, including course enrollment, advising, admissions, and degree completion
- Designed and maintained the departmental web site
- Provided assistance to faculty as needed, particularly with regard to resolving computer problems and technical issues
University of Wisconsin, Madison: Communications Department
September 2006-December 2006
Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Film and Television
Duties:
- Led four discussion sections
- Offered one-on-one help for students
- Graded papers and coursework
University of Wisconsin, Madison: Communication Arts Department
September 2005-May 2006
Section Teacher: Introduction to Public Speaking
Duties:
- Taught four sections, both lectures and discussions
- Offered one-on-one help for students
- Graded papers and coursework
